Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
839992
RGB
131, 153, 146
HSL
161, 10%, 56%
HSB
161, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 40
LAB
61, -9, 1
LCH
61, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 174
XYZ
26, 30, 32
LUV
61, -12, 3
HWB
161, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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